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BREED	PLUMAGE COLOR (Feathers)	EGG SHELL COLOR	MATURE BODY WEIGHT LBS.	RATE OF LAY	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cornish X Rocks (Broiler Cross)	White	Brown	7.0	Fair	Bred for the efficient production of broiler meat. You can expect to have fresh yellow skin fryers in 6-7 weeks. Females fed a high energy, high protein ration may be dressed at 5-6 weeks as Cornish Rock Hens.
Production Reds (Cherry Eggers)	Various Shades of Red Mostly Dark	Brown	5.0	Excellent	This is an excellent all purpose breed with good production and meat bird.
Rhode Island Red	Very Dark Red	Brown	5.5	Very Good	A well-known "old breed" that is a popular dual purpose producer of brown eggs.
New Hampshire Red	Chestnut Red	Brown	6.0	Very Good	A very popular dual purpose breed that grows fast, feathers quickly and produces large brown eggs.
Barred Plymouth Rock	Black & White Barring	Brown	6.0	Excellent	One of America's oldest breeds. An excellent dual purpose breed.
White Plymouth Rock	White	Brown	6.0	Very Good	A medium sized, quiet dispositioned, white plummaged bird.
Black Australorps	Black with Greenish Sheen	Brown	5.2	Very Good	One of the hardiest of all breeds. Excellent small flock producer.
Buff Orpingtons	Rich Golden Buff	Brown	6.0	Very Good	These large, quiet dispositioned, loosely feathered birds have been a back-yard flock favorite for many years.
Silver Laced Wyandottes	Silvery White, Edged with Black	Brown	6.0	Very Good	A beautiful old breed that has a close-fitting rose comb.
Red Sex Links	Females; Light Red With White Tails and White Wing Feathers. Males - White	Brown	5.2	Excellent	An excellent commercial brown egg producer. Breed is color sexable with great feed conversion.
Gold Sex Links	Females; Light Red With White Tails and White Wing Feathers. Males - White	Brown	5.2	Excellent	An excellent commercial brown egg producer. Breed is color sexable with great feed conversion.
Black Sex Links	Females; Black with Gold Hackle and Breast Feathers. Males - Black and White Barring	Brown	5.5	Excellent	An outstanding color sexing breed cross. Bred for high egg production and excellent livability.
Araucana (Green & Blue Eggs)	Multi-colored-mixed. White, Brown, Red, Black	Green & Blue	5.5	Good	Rare Breed. Easter Egg Bird. Originating in Chile, South America. Many have muffs covering the ears. Egg colors of many shades.
Danish Brown Leghorn	Multi-shades of Brown, Black & Red	White	4.3	Excellent	A very hardy breed excellent in varmint country for a fast getaway.
Hybrid White Leghorn	White	White	4.5	Excellent	Excellent layer-bred for commercial egg production.
California White	White with Black Flecks	White	4.5	Excellent	An outstanding white egg producer with a calmer temperament for handling.

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